Go Forth and Tell by Breanna J. McDaniel and April Harrison. - ESSENTIAL

Go Forth and Tell: The Life of Augusta Baker, Librarian and Master Storyteller by Breanna J. McDaniel, illustrated by April Harrison. EARLY READER (leveled readers) NON-FICTION, BIOGRAPHY Penguin Random House, 2024. $19. 9780593324202 

BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3), EL - ESSENTIAL 

APPEALS TO: MANY 

"Go Forth and Tell" follows Augusta Baker and her devotion to telling the stories of black people. Growing up in Baltimore, Baker learned about the art of storytelling from her grandmother and stretched her talent to New York. She told the stories of other black artists, activists, writers, musicians, and more. As one of the best storytellers and librarians in history, her stories are still told all around the world, including her own. 

This inspiring book engages readers and tells the story of the influence and power just one person can hold. This book is fantastic for readers of all ages. The illustrations are engaging and pull readers in, coinciding with the storyline. The timeline at the end gives an even more exact picture of her life, with years and their events. Augusta Baker is African American/Black. 

Byrant Baird, Librarian